Tag: Staffordshire

Midland Metro tram set for new future

Former Midlands Metro tram to be used for development initiatives.

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Staffordshire railway to recreate last steam-hauled Cambrian Coast Express

The Churnet Valley Railway is holding an event to recreate the last…

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Staffordshire heritage railway appeal to purchase ballast wagon

The Churnet Valley Railway based near Leek in Staffordshire has launched an…

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Steam locomotive to pass through Staffordshire this Saturday

LMS Black 5 No. 44871 is set to pass through Staffordshire this…

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Locomotive to return to steam as 30 year agreement is signed

A narrow gauge locomotive is set to return to steam as a…

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West Coast main line reopened after weekend signalling upgrades

Major upgrades to the signalling between Rugby and Stafford have been completed…

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Centenarian steam loco to move from Penrhyn Castle to East Lancashire

The 108-year old 0-6-0T ‘Vesta’ is moving from Penrhyn Castle Railway Museum…

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Staffordshire narrow-gauge railway looks ahead to next Christmas

The Statfold Barn Railway Tamworth is already looking forward to next Christmas…

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West Coast main line signal upgrade work to disrupt January services

Network Rail will complete work to upgrade signalling on the West Coast…

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HS2 completes first viaduct deck span at complex Delta Junction

HS2 has announced that it has completed the first 920-tonne deck span…

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